Description
EXPLODED MIRROR
FABIAN BOLLIGER’S “EXPLODED MIRROR,” A 1.3-METER LARGE ROUND ARTWORK, SERVES AS A STRIKING COMMENTARY ON THE HUMAN CONDITION AND THE STATE OF MODERN SOCIETY. THE PIECE INVITES THE VIEWER TO ENGAGE WITH A DIFFERENT STAGE OF REALITY THROUGH A REFLECTIVE SURFACE THAT CAPTURES BOTH THE SELF AND A SURROUNDING SCENE SEEMINGLY IN THE MIDST OF AN EXPLOSION. THIS DUAL PERSPECTIVE PROMPTS AN INTROSPECTIVE JOURNEY, CHALLENGING US TO CONFRONT OUR OWN FRAGILITY AND VULNERABILITY WHILE QUESTIONING THE EXTERNAL CHAOS THAT DEFINES OUR WORLD.
AT THE HEART OF “EXPLODED MIRROR” LIES A MIRROR ENCASED IN A SUPER MATTE BLACK, HAND-BENT ALUMINUM SHEET, ITS SURFACE VIOLENTLY DISRUPTED BY AN EXPLOSIVE BLAST THAT CREATES A RAW, JAGGED HOLE. THE JUXTAPOSITION OF THE DARKENED MIRROR AND THE BRUTALIZED ALUMINUM EVOKES A SENSE OF DISSONANCE AND URGENCY. THE WOODEN EDGES, METICULOUSLY ADAPTED TO THE CONTOURS OF THE ALUMINUM, PROVIDE A STARK CONTRAST, ENHANCING THE PIECE’S ORGANIC YET DISJOINTED APPEARANCE.
MATERIALS: ALUMINIUM / WOOD / MIRROR,
SIZE: 1300 MM ⌀,
COLOUR CUSTOMIZABLE
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Fabian believes that every object possesses its own narrative, making it unique and extraordinary. By merging abstract art with furniture design, he creates a harmonious connection between creativity and functionality, infusing everyday items with profound artistic significance. His craftsmanship is characterized by a distinctive painting technique that involves the meticulous application and removal of varnish layers, utilizing various carpentry tools.
This dynamic process evolves organically, particularly when he works with materials such as wood, steel, and aluminum. The result is a collection of creations that not only serve practical purposes but also offer boundless possibilities for artistic expression, seamlessly integrating into both functional and aesthetic realms.
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